Human Resources Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The HR Coordinator is responsible for performing transactional, administrative and other related responsibilities as assigned. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this position will support front-line HR activities at Yorkton LDC, and will gain a wide range of HR experience in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, payroll, HRIS, to name a few. Primary responsibilities include:

• Support new hire recruitment and internal transfer/promotion responsibilities for hourly workforce, including but not limited to updating and posting job descriptions, performing phone screens, scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, IT requests, etc., while observing internal processes and collective bargaining agreement guidelines/timelines.
• Perform offboarding procedures for terminating employees, including exit interviews.
• Schedule pre-employment and annual hearing tests, as required.
• Coordinate and assist with the new hire process, including assisting and ensuring new hires properly complete on-boarding paperwork, submitting and processing paperwork with appropriate personnel, creating new. employee files, coordinating orientation, and supporting training efforts
• Support campus recruitment and local recruitment events, as well as employee relations duties.
• Assist with union activities, including but not limited to union grievances, CBA planning and negotiations, etc.
• Provide back-up support to site administrator(s) regarding payroll timekeeping responsibilities.

Education

• Completed post-secondary education within the areas of Human Resources or Payroll is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of previous relevant work experience in an administrative and/or HR capacity is required, preferably within an industrial facility.
• Must have previous work experience in a business-facing and/or customer service related position.
• Previous recruitment and/or interviewing experience is preferred.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, with continuously changing timelines, responsibilities, etc.
• Advanced proficiency within the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint).
• Solid understanding of recruitment tools and services, including those that are Web-based.
• Passionate about building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of “customers” (external candidates, hiring managers, internal employees).
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate diplomacy and tact in all situations.
• Able to work independently to achieve goals and see projects through to completion.
• Proven stress management, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to perform duties within timelines and under minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a keen eye for accuracy, consistency and data integrity.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, and comfortable with analyzing and reviewing large amounts of data.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Enthusiastic about the agricultural industry.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

• Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching
• Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us